Mexico 2006 FIFA World Cup 5 Pesos Silver Coin: Value

If you inherited or found a Mexican "5 pesos" coin marked "Copa Mundial de la FIFA Alemania 2006," here is the fast answer: it is a one-ounce pure silver coin, and in 2026 it is worth roughly 75 to 140 USD depending on condition and packaging. The "5 pesos" face value is symbolic. The real value is in the silver and its status as a limited collector piece.

This is not pocket change. Banco de México (Mexico's central bank, often shortened to Banxico) struck it in 2006 for the FIFA World Cup held in Germany. It came as a proof coin, meaning a special mirror-finish strike made for collectors, sold in a protective capsule with a certificate of authenticity.

What it actually is

The reverse shows a soccer player striking the ball toward goal, with the legend "Copa Mundial de la FIFA Alemania 2006" and "5 Mexico Mo" around the rim. The "Mo" is the mint mark of the Casa de Moneda de México, the Mexican Mint. The obverse carries the Mexican coat of arms and "Estados Unidos Mexicanos," the same design used across the nuevos pesos era.

The specifications matter for both value and authentication:

Spec	Value
Metal	Silver .999 (99.9% pure)
Weight	31.1035 g (exactly 1 troy ounce)
Diameter	40 mm
Finish	Proof
Mintage	40,000 pieces
Year	2006
Mint	Casa de Moneda de México (Mo)

How much is it worth in 2026?

There are two floors to think about.

The silver floor. This coin holds exactly one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the same purity as the well-known Onza Libertad (Mexico's flagship silver bullion coin). That means it can never be worth less than the melt value of one ounce of silver. Whatever silver spot trades at on the day you check, that is your absolute minimum, usually somewhere in the 30 to 40 USD range in recent markets.

The collector floor. Because only 40,000 were struck as proofs, it trades above melt. In the collector market it typically sells for about 75 to 140 USD when it keeps its original capsule and Banxico certificate. A flawless, well-documented proof brings the top of that range. A loose coin with fingerprints or scratches sits near the silver floor.

A mintage of 40,000 is low compared to circulating coinage, so the piece is genuinely scarce, but it is not rare in the sense of being hard to find. It shows up regularly on the secondary market, almost always still encapsulated. That steady supply is exactly why it does not command a fortune.

Is it rare? Honest answer

Scarce, yes. Rare, no. Forty thousand pieces is a controlled mintage, but plenty survive in original packaging because these were bought by collectors, not spent. Do not expect a windfall. If you see listings claiming this coin is worth thousands of dollars, that is inflated. What drives its price is the silver content plus modest collector demand, nothing more.

How to tell if yours is genuine

Three quick checks:

1. Weigh it. A genuine coin weighs 31.1035 g. Use a scale that reads to at least 0.1 g.
2. Measure it. Diameter should be 40 mm. Use calipers.
3. Magnet test. Pure silver is not magnetic. If it sticks to a magnet, it is fake.

The strongest sign of authenticity is the original Banxico capsule and certificate of authenticity that shipped with the proof. If both are present and the coin passes weight and diameter, you almost certainly have the real thing.

Where to sell it

Condition and packaging drive the price, so before you sell, confirm the capsule is intact and the coin is clean and unscratched. To compare what dealers pay against private offers and avoid selling too cheap, check the Pesoteca dealer directory. For a broader look at other Mexican silver worth checking, see our guide on the Onza Libertad, which shares the same .999 purity and one-ounce weight.

Have one of these in a drawer and want a second opinion on grade or price? Post clear photos of both sides in the Pesoteca forum and tell us whether it still has its capsule and certificate. That single detail can double what it is worth.